Faculty of Engineering and Computing - Research
Faculty of Engineering and Computing
PhD in Bio-Medical Image Analysis (Computer Vision)
Research topic: Computer aided detection and diagnosis in cardiovascular biology.
Background:
The Centre for Image Processing & Analysis (CIPA
RINCE), in
conjunction with the Biomedical Diagnostics Institute at Dublin City
University has been award funding under the HEA’s Programme for Research in
Third
Level Institutions (PRTLI IV) scheme as part of the National Biophotonics &
Imaging Platform (NBIP).
The mission of the NBIP is to provide an integrated national access and
training infrastructure in research, education, technology development and
industry collaboration for the State’s investment in Biophotonics and
Imaging. The total value of the funding awarded to this platform (consisting
of researchers from RCSI, DCU, NUIM, NUIG, UCC, UL, DIT and CNRS (France))
in 2007 was € 30 million. As part of its role as the Image Processing and
Analysis Facility within the NBIP, CIPA is looking to make a number of key
appointments.
PhD Details:
The candidate will be required to carry out international level research in image analysis, classification and tracking of molecular and cellular structures. This will involve developing and designing novel computer based solutions that will allow the automatic extraction of key image features with a view to a robust and reliable quantitative analysis, classification or tracking of the key information/data within the scene.
The candidate would be expected to have a higher honours degree in an engineering, mathematical or computer science discipline. Prior computer vision experience would be advantageous. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to take a range of graduate education programmes and specialized training across the NBIP research platform. The candidate will also have the opportunity to work with leading national and international clinical and biological researchers.
Funding Notes:
The post will be funded for up to 4 years (subject to satisfactory progression) at a level of €25,000 pa, €16,000 - €19,000 of which will be paid directly to the student (based on experience/qualifications) in the form of a stipend, with the remainder used to fund University fees, conference travel and other expenses related directly to the research programme.
Post is based in CIPA, DCU
Closing date for applications: June 3rd, 2008
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Please quote Ref: CIPA-N-PHD clearly on your application.
Informal enquiries in relation to this post above should be directed to:
Laura Conlan,
CIPA Administration, RINCE,
Dublin City University, Dublin 9,
Ireland.
Ph: 01-7006214
E-mail: cipa.admissions@dcu.ie